The 2026 US Open reaches the final day of first-round action today, Tuesday, September 1, with Arthur Ashe Stadium hosting three American stars as the tournament’s opening round wraps up.
## Featured Matches on Arthur Ashe
– Australian Open champion Madison Keys begins her singles campaign
– Former finalist Taylor Fritz opens his tournament
– 2023 champion Coco Gauff, fresh off her Cincinnati Open title, plays her first-round match against Zeynep Sonmez
## Also in Action Today
– Top seed Alexander Zverev begins his title defense against Lorenzo Sonego
– French Open champion Mirra Andreeva faces Janice Tjen
– Elena Rybakina, the No. 2 seed, opens against Thea Frodin
– Gael Monfils plays what could be one of the final Grand Slam matches of his farewell season against Adolfo Daniel Vallejo
– Alexandra Eala takes on Mary Stoiana on Louis Armstrong Stadium
– Lorenzo Musetti and Iva Jovic also feature in today’s schedule
## How Today Fits the Bigger Picture
With today marking the conclusion of the first round, every match carries extra weight, since a loss today means an immediate exit from the tournament. For the full context on how the draw has unfolded through the opening days, see our US Open 2026 schedule and draw guide.
## Session Times
Day sessions at the US Open begin at 11 a.m. ET, with night sessions starting at 7 p.m. ET on both Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums. Outer court matches typically begin earlier in the morning and continue throughout the day.
## How to Watch
US coverage airs on ESPN’s family of networks and the ESPN App. Schedules can shift due to weather or match length, so checking the official order of play closer to game time is always recommended.
## What Comes Next
Once today’s matches conclude, the tournament moves into the second round, with the field narrowing as the fortnight progresses toward the finals on September 12 and 13.